English

University Writing is a skills-based, writing-intensive course that develops students’ abilities to organize, visualize, and compose effective texts. The course introduces the writing process and develops students’ understanding and use of academic rhetorical moves, grammatical structures, and organizational strategies across a variety of academic genres. Students explore and analyze how language is used to achieve common communicative goals in academic writing through lectures, in-class writing activities, and guided assignments. The course also includes a multimedia project tailored to students’ academic majors, allowing them to apply their writing and communication skills in a discipline-specific context.

Students with a B- or lower grade in ENG 101 are required to complete ENG 103

Business Communication develops the critical communication skills needed to succeed in today’s global business environment. Using real-world scenarios, students apply rhetorical principles to analyze audiences, purposes, content, and communication channels across written, spoken, nonverbal, and cross-cultural contexts. Students practice creating common business genres, including emails, proposals, reports, and presentations, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and active listening skills. The course also introduces the ethical and effective use of generative AI in the communication process.

Prerequisite Courses: ENG 101 OR ENG 102 OR ENG 103 AND ENG 112

This course explores qualitative research methods in the health sciences. Through theoretical discussions, practical applications, and hands-on data collection and analysis, students will examine approaches such as grounded theory, phenomenology, and narrative inquiry. Emphasis will be placed on researcher-participant relationships, ethical considerations, and establishing validity and reliability. Topics include patient experiences, healthcare disparities, health behavior, and healthcare policy. Students will develop practical skills for applying qualitative inquiry in academic, clinical, administrative, and public health settings. This 3-credit general elective fulfills the second-semester English requirement.

Prerequisite Courses: ENG 101 OR ENG 102

Introduction to Research develops students’ ability to conduct academic research, evaluate and synthesize sources, and communicate research findings effectively. Students learn the key stages of the research process and apply these skills to plan, develop, and write a well-supported academic research paper.

Prerequisite Courses :ENG 101 OR ENG 102

Technical Writing develops students’ advanced reading, listening, speaking, and research skills for effective communication in technical and professional contexts. The course emphasizes the language and discourse conventions of students’ chosen fields, enabling them to engage with technical information, conduct field-specific research, and communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively in advanced written and spoken forms.

Prerequisite Courses :ENG 101 OR ENG 102

Reading Across Borders introduces students to a wide variety of texts from different cultures. It includes analysis the four major genres of literature: novels, short stories, drama, and poetry. The course focuses on understanding and appreciating different major works of literature, as well as the cultures from which they emerged. Students will be able to analyze and respond to major works of literature.

Reading Across Borders introduces students to a wide variety of texts from different cultures. It includes analysis the four major genres of literature: novels, short stories, drama, and poetry. The course focuses on understanding and appreciating different major works of literature, as well as the cultures from which they emerged. Students will be able to analyze and respond to major works of literature.

English for Health Sciences is concerned with developing fluency and confidence in using English in medical contexts. It increases EFL medical students' familiarity with medical written language and discourse in different medical contexts. The focus is on carrying out specialized activities in English, but attention is given to reading comprehension skills (expanding the English general and medical vocabulary repertoire through extensive readings), academic and scientific writing skills, and technical medical terms as required.

Prerequisite Courses: ENG 101 OR ENG 102

Communication for Leaders explores the connection between language and effective leadership. Students will explore how leaders can use language to inspire, persuade, and influence their employees and followers, as well as how language can shape the image of leadership. Through analysis of various communication strategies and case studies of successful leaders, students will develop an understanding of the importance of discourse in leadership. Topics covered include rhetoric, communication styles, negotiation strategies, cultural differences in communication, and the use of language in crisis management. The course includes both theoretical and practical components, with opportunities for students to apply concepts through role-plays and group activities.

New technologies are constantly making our communication tasks both easier and more complicated. Students will learn about a variety of AI-driven communication tools, including ChatGPT, social media algorithms, speech analysis, chatbots, and many other tools. Interactive class discussions as well as firsthand exploration of these tools will help students understand the incredible power as well as the challenges and limitations of using artificial intelligence and digital media for communication. Students will have opportunities to analyze AI-generated texts and to create a multimodal composition that integrates multiple media forms, including visual, audio, and linguistic components. This course counts as a general elective.

This course examines communication across cultures, with particular attention to the diverse social, professional, and cultural contexts of Saudi Arabia and the global workplace. Students explore cultural values, communication styles, identity, and intercultural competence while developing strategies for managing misunderstandings and resolving conflict. Through case studies, discussions, simulations, and practical activities, students learn to adapt communication approaches, negotiate effectively, and build respectful, productive relationships across cultural boundaries in academic, professional, and community settings. This course serves as a general elective.

Audience Analysis is a course that focuses on developing students’ abilities to understand the needs and perspectives of a wide variety of potential audiences. Companies are increasingly utilizing ethnographic methods as a cutting-edge way to collect information about user experience. The course introduces students to ethnographic methods as applied to business and industry. Students will develop tools necessary to collect, analyze, and interpret user data in a way that empowers companies to deliver better products and experiences to their target audiences.

Advanced Seminar in Communication develops students’ skills in effective oral and professional communication. Students learn to design and deliver compelling, audience-centered presentations using rhetorical strategies, storytelling, evidence, visual aids, and effective verbal and nonverbal communication. The course emphasizes audience analysis, persuasive speaking, active listening, intercultural communication, and strategies for managing public speaking anxiety. Through practical and collaborative activities, students develop the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and effectively across a range of professional contexts.

This course explores the principles and practices of persuasion and influence in leadership. Students will examine rhetorical strategies, audience analysis, emotional intelligence, negotiation, and ethical approaches to influencing others. Through theoretical discussions, case studies, and practical applications, students will develop skills for communicating ideas, building trust, managing conflict, and motivating individuals and teams. Emphasis will be placed on adapting communication strategies to different audiences, contexts, and organizational goals. This 3-credit general elective fulfills the second-semester English requirement.

This course introduces students to major theories and approaches used to analyze film as an artistic, cultural, and social medium. Students will examine concepts such as genre, narrative, authorship, representation, spectatorship, and ideology through theoretical readings and close analysis of films from diverse contexts. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking, visual literacy, and analytical skills while exploring how films reflect and shape cultural values and perspectives. This 3-credit course serves as a general elective.

This course introduces students to major film genres and examines how genre conventions shape storytelling, audience expectations, and cultural meaning. Students explore genres such as comedy, drama, science fiction, action, and documentary while developing skills in film analysis and interpretation. Through close viewing and discussion of selected films, students consider narrative structure, visual style, characterization, and social context, gaining a deeper understanding of how films reflect and influence cultural attitudes and experiences. This 3-credit course serves as a general elective.

PENG 1 is a 4-credit-hour, 14-hour contact-week, 8-week course that aims to develop students’ four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A primary aim of the course is to develop students' reading skills, including understanding main ideas, supporting details and making inferences. Goals for writing focus on understanding the structure and features of a paragraph. The emphasis of the communication component is on understanding main ideas and supporting details while listening to academic lectures on a variety of subjects. Additionally, students will develop note-taking strategies to organize and synthesize the ideas expressed in lectures.

Study and Communication Skills incorporates study skills, research skills, tech skills, and application of team and interpersonal communication skills to create effective written discourse as well as oral presentations. In turn, achievement of these skill objectives will facilitate the research and communication process as utilized by all AUPP pathway students.

PTECH 101 is a 3-credit hour, 16-week course for business, engineering, and science pathway PENG-exempt students. It is a research writing-intensive course focused specifically on the development of students' English language skills, i.e., with special emphasis on reading, writing, and research. The primary aim of this course is to develop students' ability to read, to reflect, to analyze, and to evaluate information in a variety of texts; as well as to respond with clear, well-organized and coherent academic text.

This course examines women’s leadership and participation in professional, organizational, and community contexts. Students explore leadership styles, decision-making, influence, communication, and the opportunities and challenges women may encounter in leadership roles. Through case studies and contemporary examples, students consider how social, cultural, and organizational factors shape leadership experiences and develop practical strategies for effective, ethical, and collaborative leadership. This 3-credit course serves as a general elective.